Nonaddictive (Adjective)
Meaning
Not causing or characterized by addiction; "for years tobacco companies have contended that tobacco is nonaddictive".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Prolonged use of certain medications has been proven to be nonaddictive despite their potency.
- Researchers are working on developing nonaddictive painkillers to combat the opioid crisis.
- The new nasal spray is marketed as a nonaddictive alternative to traditional decongestants.
- After years of denial, the company finally acknowledged that their product contains nicotine, which is not nonaddictive as they had claimed.
- Although caffeine is a stimulant, it is considered a nonaddictive substance by most health professionals.